1. For I wish you to know what a great struggle I have for you and those in Laodikeia, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
2. in order that their hearts might be encouraged, being knit together in love, and to all riches of the entire confirmation of understanding, to a true knowledge of the secret of Elohim, and of the Father, and of the Messiah,
3. in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
4. And this I say, so that no one deceives you with enticing words.
5. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your belief in Messiah.
6. Therefore, as you accepted Messiah יהושע the Master, walk in Him,
7. having been rooted and built up in Him, and established in the belief, as you were taught, overflowing in it with thanksgiving.